Hot Drinks - The Adult's Security Blanket

During these times of financial unrest it's nice to know there''s a place we can go to for comfort. the first thought would be under the covers but the actual answer is our local coffee shops. Nothing soothes a troubled mind and soul than a good cup of something hot.

It's tough to give up those three and four dollar lattes when our pockets are empty. Yet, we need these whipped creamed , spiced or mocha-ed javas to get us through one rough day after the other. Let's face it. There's nothing like a quick run to the local Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts when the chips are down or when we need some kind of hug. Hot coffee or even a chai tea warms us and gives us a mini vacation from our everyday lives. We forget about the report that had to be written yesterday or the client from hell. The liquid, so sweet , so smooth , so seductive just slides down our throat into an empty heart. Yup, that's what it is. No wonder we crave it so much.

I think the same could be said for hot cocoa. This is a trip back to childhood innocence. it's the liquid equivalent of cotton candy or a corn dog or a candy apple. It takes us back to a time, when our moms had a cup of steaming Ovaltine after an afternoon of sledding or ice skating. The sweetness and the pure chocolate taste comforts us. You almost want to curl up for a nap with your favorite stuffed animal after you drink a cup.

There will be a lot we will have to give up. The expensive highlights, the fancy car , the weekend jaunts to exotic places. We'll be forced to stay at home - not having enough money to even see a movie. Yet there will always be time for a hot drink.